12 years ago in CHEVROLET
I recently dismantled the rearend on my 53 bel air did some clean up and and put some lowering blocks on. When I went to install the rearend my leaf springs are not lining up with the mounting holes... Like the springs are not long enough. Almost a whole 2.5 inches off. I tried jacking up the rearend and using the bottom of the car to push against to strech them out so they would line up , but it still wasnt enough. I just ended up lifting the car. Any help would be great . Thanks. Hoog.
Answers (2)
Did the rear part of the spring and shackle pivot all the the way back resting against the frame?
if you have stock rear axle under car the rear end could have moved to rear ant though the driveshaft housing is connected the u joint could be off the shaft not allowing rear end to move back into place.with car in park or in gear hold 1 axle and try turning other to test.if not stock axle the center bolts on springs were about that far ahead of center of axle.and needs to be adjusted for .